单选题The Englishman suspects all theories, philosophical (哲学的) or other. He suspects everything new and is reluctant to accept it at the very beginning, unless he is 25 by the force of circumstances to see that this new thing has advantages over the old. They do not consult historical 26 in order to decide what to do: They first learn the facts as they are; then they depend upon their own common sense, not at all upon their university learning or upon philosophical theories. It is difficult to get praise from the Englishman. A new idea, a noble action, and an 27 painting—any of these things will be admired and praised by every other people in Europe long before you can get Englishmen to praise. The Englishman all this time is trying to find fault. Why should he try to find fault? He has 28 the terrible caution of his ancestors in regard to mistakes. Unless it 29 him he is away from mistakes, he will not accept the new thing. He has learned 30 his ancestors taught him. The judgment of the Englishman by all other European peoples is that he is the most 31 , the most unreceptive (不愿意倾听的), and the most unfriendly among other peoples. Another typical character of English people is that they are the most 32 of all western peoples. If you ask a Frenchman, an Italian, a German, even an American, what he thinks about Englishmen, every one of them will have a common answer—Englishmen are so proud of themselves that it is difficult for them to accept things beyond their present conditions. But you would find upon the other hand that nearly all nations would speak 33 of certain other English qualities—energy, courage, honour. The friendship of an Englishman once gained is more strong and true than any other. It must be acknowledged that the English character is especially well fitted for the struggle. It is neither a lovable nor an agreeable character; it is not even kindly, for kindness is an emotional 34 , and the Englishman never likes to do things on the spur of the moment. But with all this, the character is a grand one, and its success has been the best proof of its value. A. arrogant B. caution C. compelled D. complied E. ensures F. exquisite G. grace H. highly I. importance J. impulse K. inherited L. invariably M. precedents N. resembles O. suspicious

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